monocoque
noun
mono·coque
ˈmä-nə-ˌkōk 
-ˌkäk
1
: a type of construction (as of a fuselage) in which the outer skin carries all or a major part of the stresses
2
: a type of vehicle construction (as of an automobile) in which the body is integral with the chassis compare space frame, unibody
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The mid-engined two-seater features a carbon monocoque construction with carbon fiber body panels, plus dihedral doors that open upwards in true supercar fashion.
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Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company built and raced the first carbon-fiber Formula One monocoque back in 1981.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012
Using a unibody, or monocoque, construction makes these Mustangs stiffer and lighter than a body on frame design.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Note that the seats are integrated into the monocoque, which helps reduce the wheelbase by 70 millimeters, and further trims the weight.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024
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Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company built and raced the first carbon-fiber Formula One monocoque back in 1981.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012
Using a unibody, or monocoque, construction makes these Mustangs stiffer and lighter than a body on frame design.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Note that the seats are integrated into the monocoque, which helps reduce the wheelbase by 70 millimeters, and further trims the weight.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Monocoque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monocoque. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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